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Shakespeare waiting to meet Leicester owners over Foxes future

Craig Shakespeare is planning to meet with Leicester City's owners to discuss his future after finishing their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth.

Leicester controversially sacked popular manager Claudio Ranieri in February despite last season's shock title win, with number two Shakespeare taking over as interim boss and steering the club away from the relegation zone.

"Yeah, I've read his [Srivaddhanaprabha's] programme notes, we'll sit down, there's no given time. It is the end of the season and yes I'll wait for that," he told Sky Sports.

"Of course they've made decisions for the future and good of the club, and I'll sit down and wait for them discussions."

But Shakespeare sympathised with the linesman, adding: "Yeah, I've just seen it and had a look at it.

"It's very hard to see in real time, I'll give the linesman that, but I think he's level."

For Bournemouth, a point secured a ninth-place finish in just their second season in the Premier League.

And boss Eddie Howe reflected: "It's a fantastic achievement, fantastic day for the club. When you consider our recent history and where we've come from and I don't think it should underestimated what's been achieved by this group of players.

"You don't get trophies or plaudits like you do for winning promotion or winning the league, but it should be recognised by everyone in the Bournemouth area how well they've done."

Asked if Bournemouth can improve further, he added: "Well that's the challenge, who knows if that's possible. 

"I believe there's more growth in this team, more we can achieve. It's going to take hard work and some good work from us in the summer and hopefully we can do that."